August Lunch & Learn: Understanding and Using AI in the Workplace

Description

Join us for a Lunch & Learn on Thursday, August 28, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET at Troy, featuring Mr. Thomas Credle, UGA's Small Business Development Center Business Consultant.

Mr. Credle brings more than 20 years of professional experience in financial software development and commercial/investment banking. He also holds AI certifications from Google, Microsoft, and Stanford, and has taught numerous seminars on AI implementation and best practices for small businesses. He will be on of the instructors for UGA’s statewide AI Business Education Bootcamp.

In this engaging session, participants will:

• Explore the different levels of AI (Basic, Generative, General, and Super Intelligence).

• Learn key AI terms such as Large Language Models, AI Agents, Deep Research, Canvas, and Hallucinations.

• Compare popular generative AI systems like ChatGPT, Gemini, Co-Pilot, Claude, Grok, and DeepSeek.

• Gain practical skills in writing effective prompts using context, task, output, and format structure.

• See real-world applications of AI for marketing, financial analysis, HR, and overall business efficiency.

• Be introduced to cutting-edge AI tools such as Notebook LM, Perplexity, Bubble, Runway, and Buffer.

This program is designed for business leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs who want to better understand AI and learn how to apply it strategically to increase efficiency, improve decision-making, and grow their organizations.